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Tuesday, February 15, 2005

WASHINGTON - The United States pulled its ambassador from Syria on Tuesday, expressing "profound outrage" over the assassination of a Lebanese leader who had protested Syrian influence in his country.

Asked if the United States would punish Syria with new economic sanctions, Rice said, "We will continue to consider other options."

The Syrian ambassador, Imad Moustapha, said Tuesday that those insinuating Syria had a role in the attack are "lacking logic" and accused people of trying to use a tragedy for political advantage. He also suggested damaging Syria was part of a plot. READ MORE: